Mothers’ Advocates in the Community (MOSAIC)

Model effectiveness research report last updated: 2013

Effectiveness

Evidence of model effectiveness

Title General population Tribal population Domains with favorable effects
Mothers’ Advocates in the Community (MOSAIC) Does not meet HHS criteria because there are no high- or moderate-rated effectiveness studies of the model. Does not meet HHS criteria for tribal population because the model has not been evaluated with a tribal population.
  • Not applicable,

Model description

Implemented in Australia, Mothers’ Advocates in the Community (MOSAIC) aimed to reduce intimate partner violence (IPV) and depression and improve mothers’ health, well-being, and attachment to their children. It targeted women who were pregnant or had a child age 5 or younger and reported experiencing IPV or psychosocial distress. The program included 12 months of weekly home visits and regular telephone calls with nonprofessional peer mothers, known as mentor mothers. Mentor mothers provided safety and self-care strategies, parenting support, and information and referrals for community resources (including family violence services).
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Extent of evidence

1 Manuscript

Eligible for review

0 Manuscripts

Rated high or
moderate

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Summary of findings

When a model has no manuscripts that report high- or moderate-rated findings, HomVEE does not report research findings.

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Criteria established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This model has no manuscripts that report high- or moderate-rated findings and therefore does not meet HHS criteria for an evidence-based early childhood home visiting service delivery model.

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Implementation

Where to find out more

Angela J. Taft
Professor/Director, Judith Lumley Centre for mother, infant and family health research
La Trobe University
Melbourne, Vic 3000, Australia

Email: a.taft@latrobe.edu.au
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